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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for locum obgyn in the United States is $236,695.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $240,000.00 and $250,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A locum OBGYN is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist who temporarily fills in for other OBGYN doctors at hospitals, clinics, or private practices. Locum OBGYNs help maintain patient care during staff shortages, vacations, or leaves of absence. They perform the same duties as permanent OBGYNs, including prenatal care, deliveries, surgeries, and gynecological exams. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work in diverse healthcare settings.

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To thrive as a Locum Obgyn, you need board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, a valid medical license, and strong clinical skills in women's health, labor and delivery, and surgical procedures. Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and current hospital protocols is typically required, along with any necessary state or hospital credentials. Excellent communication, adaptability, and strong decision-making skills help locum tenens integrate quickly into new teams and provide quality patient care. These skills and qualifications are essential for delivering consistent, safe, and effective care while adjusting to varying clinical environments.

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Locum ObGyns often face challenges such as quickly adapting to new hospital protocols, building rapport with unfamiliar teams, and managing varying patient loads. Flexibility and strong communication skills are essential for success, as locum providers need to integrate smoothly into different work environments and respond to changing schedules. To manage these challenges, it's helpful to arrive early for orientation, clarify expectations with the local staff, and stay updated on best clinical practices. Many locum ObGyns find the variety and independence of the role rewarding, and it can also offer valuable experience for career growth.
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Infographic showing various Locum Obgyn job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 49% Locum Tenens, 22% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $236,695 per year, or $113.8 per hour.

Locum - Physician - OBGYN Bellefontaine OH

Bestica Healthcare

Bellefontaine, OH

Other

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Locum OB/GYN Physician Needed

Mary Rutan Hospital is urgently seeking a locum OB/GYN physician to cover open dates. Practice setting: clinic/hospital – on call – OB/GYN. Dates needed: Thursday, 06/25/2026 – Friday, 06/26/2026, with potential for sporadic coverage after! Schedule (shifts and hours): 7 am on 6/25/26 thru 7 am on 6/26/26. Provider would need to be within a 30-minute radius at all times while on call.

Deliveries (average one per day; approx. 360 births/year) 1:4 call rotation (weekday and weekend) Meditech Expanse EMR for documentation and patient management APPs, nursing staff Total number of beds: staffed beds – 45, plus 20 room ED. Average number of scheduled patients per day: N/A Number of physicians in practice: 4 How many APPs provide coverage: 0 Will the locums be responsible for supervising other health care providers? no What percentage of practice is high risk pregnancy: occasional high risk delivery. High risk deliveries are typically referred to tertiary centers. Average number of GYN surgeries per day (if applicable): N/A What percentage of patients are C-section: 30% Average number of nursery admissions per day: 1 Nursery level (I, II, III): 1 Certification requirement (BLS, ACLS, etc.): BLS, ACLS What are the required obstetrics procedures:

  • Low risk pregnancy (i.e. history of twins, toxemia, pyelonephritis, etc.) yes
  • High risk pregnancy (i.e. with toxemia, diabetes, class II or higher cardiacs, chronic lung problems, chronic renal disease, etc.) no
  • FHR interpretation – NST/CST/FSE NST & FSE
  • OB ultrasounds – performance of interpretation
  • OB ultrasounds – performance of level I/screening (viability)
  • OB ultrasounds – performance of level II/targeted (anatomic)
  • Amniocentesis no

What are the labor and delivery required procedures:

  • Routine delivery – vaginal, low forceps, decision-making for C-section yes
  • Complicated delivery – C-section, breech, multiple births, abruptions, etc. yes
  • VBAC's no
  • Repair of 3rd & 4th degree lacerations as required

Board requirements: board certified or truly board eligible Certification requirements: BLS, ACLS Reimbursed expenses:

  • Flight
  • Hotel
  • Rental car
  • Mileage billed at the IRS standard rate

Requirement description:

  • Truly board eligible (within 1 year of graduation) or board certified - [REQUIRED]
  • ABOG or AOA-accredited OB/GYN residency – [REQUIRED]
  • OH license - [REQUIRED]
  • Clean malpractice/licensure history preferred – [REQUIRED]
  • Provider must be internally credentialed with agency before submission- [REQUIRED]
  • Please note that we require 50 deliveries in the last 12 months with at least 5 being C-sections for credentialing purposes.

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